Notice of Open Public Hearing, 15608 [2016-06529]

Download as PDF 15608 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 56 / Wednesday, March 23, 2016 / Notices Additional Instructions: In general, comments received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and are available to the public. Do not include any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general inquiries, submission process questions or any additional information, please email TreasuryMarket RFI@ treasury.gov or call (202) 622–2396. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–8339. All responses to this Notice and Request for Information should be submitted via www.regulations.gov to ensure consideration. 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The RFI is also intended to develop a holistic view of trading and risk management practices across U.S. Treasury futures and cash markets— including the various trading venues and modes of execution present in the cash market—and it seeks input on potential improvements in Treasury market policies, practices, and conduct. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 81 FR 3928 (January 22, 2016), https:// www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/01/22/201601246/evolution-of-the-treasury-market-structurerequest-for-comments. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:26 Mar 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 Given the market evolution, access to timely and comprehensive data across related markets is increasingly important to fully assess new developments, and analyze market events. Accordingly, we are interested in the most efficient and effective ways for the official sector to obtain additional market data and in ways to more effectively monitor diverse but related markets. Finally, we are interested in the potential benefits and costs of additional transparency with respect to Treasury market trading activity and trading venue policies and practices. James G. Clark, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance. [FR Doc. 2016–06641 Filed 3–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION Notice of Open Public Hearing U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of open public hearing— March 31, 2016, Washington, DC. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Dennis Shea, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 31, 2016 on ‘‘China and the U.S. Rebalance to Asia.’’ Background: This is the fourth public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2016 report cycle to collect input from academic, industry, and government experts on national security implications of the U.S. bilateral trade SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 and economic relationship with China. This hearing will examine the origins, implementation, and impacts of the U.S. ‘‘Rebalance to Asia’’ strategy, now in its fourth year. It will assess the reactions of China and other regional countries to the Rebalance, and evaluate areas of strength and weakness. The hearing will also explore what objectives and policies will best serve U.S. regional interests moving into a new Administration. The hearing will be cochaired by Vice Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew and Senator James Talent. Any interested party may file a written statement by March 31, 2016, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Location, Date and Time: Room: G– 50, Dirksen Senate Office Building. Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission’s Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing. Any member of the public seeking further information concerning the hearing should contact Anthony DeMarino, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202– 624–1496, or via email at ademarino@ uscc.gov. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: Congress created the U.S.China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). Dated: March 17, 2016. Michael Danis, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–06529 Filed 3–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06529]


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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION


Notice of Open Public Hearing

AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

ACTION: Notice of open public hearing--March 31, 2016, Washington, DC.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
    Name: Dennis Shea, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security 
Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to 
investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ``the national 
security implications of the economic relationship between the United 
States and the People's Republic of China.'' Pursuant to this mandate, 
the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on 
Thursday, March 31, 2016 on ``China and the U.S. Rebalance to Asia.''
    Background: This is the fourth public hearing the Commission will 
hold during its 2016 report cycle to collect input from academic, 
industry, and government experts on national security implications of 
the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. This 
hearing will examine the origins, implementation, and impacts of the 
U.S. ``Rebalance to Asia'' strategy, now in its fourth year. It will 
assess the reactions of China and other regional countries to the 
Rebalance, and evaluate areas of strength and weakness. The hearing 
will also explore what objectives and policies will best serve U.S. 
regional interests moving into a new Administration. The hearing will 
be co-chaired by Vice Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew and Senator James 
Talent. Any interested party may file a written statement by March 31, 
2016, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will 
include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the 
witnesses.
    Location, Date and Time: Room: G-50, Dirksen Senate Office 
Building. Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.. A detailed 
agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's Web site at 
www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to 
the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the 
hearing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking 
further information concerning the hearing should contact Anthony 
DeMarino, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 
20001; phone: 202-624-1496, or via email at ademarino@uscc.gov. 
Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.

    Authority:  Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and 
Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense 
Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as 
amended by Public Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by 
Public Law 113-291 (December 19, 2014).

    Dated: March 17, 2016.
Michael Danis,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-06529 Filed 3-22-16; 8:45 am]
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